Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileSidecar Barley & Wine Bar
Tulsa, OK · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sidecar Barley & Wine Bar fields a serious, wide-ranging drink list: a dozen-plus specialty cocktails built with ingredients like ghost pepper tequila and smoked glass, premium spirits pours from Angel's Envy to Macallan 18, wines on tap, and Oklahoma beers. A dedicated zero-proof section covers the nondrinking side. The menu reads like a bar that wants to be many things at once—and mostly pulls it off.
- What should I order?
- Start with the GTO Margarita ($13), a ghost pepper–infused tequila number with Cointreau Noir and cucumber that shows off the kitchen's reach. For a smoke-forward classic, the Old 'Smokey' Fashion ($10) uses Elijah Craig Small Batch and a smoked glass. Wine drinkers should try a glass of DAOU Cab Sauv on tap ($14).
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for inventive, moderately priced drinks will find a long list with creative touches like smoked glass and ghost pepper. Whiskey drinkers have a deep pour list, and wine fans get by-the-glass options including tap pours. The zero-proof section also makes it a viable stop for designated drivers or non-drinkers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $8 to $13, with most at $10. Wines by the glass range from $10 to $14; bottles reach $100 for Veuve Clicquot. Beers are $6 to $11. Spirits pours span $7 to $95, with premium selections like Macallan 18 at $39.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's range is the story: wine on tap (DAOU, A to Z) sits alongside a full cocktail program and a serious spirits list. Local Oklahoma beers like Prairie Bomb and Coop F5 anchor the beer side, while a zero-proof cocktail section—unusual for a cocktail bar—shows attention to nondrinkers.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A lengthy specialty list leans into bold, inventive ingredients: ghost pepper tequila, smoked glass, and a Pinot Noir float. Prices stay accessible, with most cocktails at $10. The zero-proof section shows range beyond the alcoholic core.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named specialty cocktails with creative, specific builds like ghost pepper-infused tequila and smoked-glass presentation.
- — Accessible pricing from $8 to $13, with most cocktails at $10.
- — Customers praise the specialty cocktail selection and quality.
Standout selections
- — GTO Margarita ($13) – ghost pepper infused tequila, Cointreau Noir, jalapeño, lime, cucumber.
- — Old 'Smokey' Fashion ($10) – Elijah Craig Small Batch, demerara sugar, smoked glass.
- — Sazerac ($10) – Sazerac rye, Peychaud's bitters, absinthe-charged.
Pricing: $8-$13
Wine
Wine list covers major categories and regions, with several options on tap—a practical approach for by-the-glass service. Prices are fair, with a $100 bottle ceiling for Champagne.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection by glass and bottle, including sparkling, rosé, and reds from multiple regions.
- — Several wines on tap, such as DAOU Cab Sauv and A to Z Pinot Noir, offer fresh pours by the glass.
Standout selections
- — DAOU Cab Sauv on tap ($14/glass) – Paso Robles.
- — A to Z Pinot Noir on tap ($12/glass) – Willamette.
Pricing: $10-$100 (bottle)
Beer
Beer list balances local Oklahoma breweries with imports, and includes a non-alcoholic option. ABV is noted, helping drinkers choose by strength. Prices are modest.
Menu strengths
- — Features local Oklahoma breweries like Coop and Prairie, plus Belgian import Chimay.
- — Includes a non-alcoholic option (Heineken 0) at $6.
Standout selections
- — Prairie Bomb ($10) – Oklahoma, 13% ABV.; Coop F5 IPA ($7) – Oklahoma, 6.8% ABV.
Pricing: $6-$11
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof section offers at least one spirit-free cocktail, The Razor, priced at $8. Heineken 0 adds a non-alcoholic beer choice. This is a thoughtful, if small, non-alcoholic program.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof section on the menu, indicating deliberate non-alcoholic offerings.
- — Includes both a spirit-free cocktail and a non-alcoholic beer.
Standout selections
- — The Razor ($8) – spirit-free with cherry, almond, pineapple, lime, and soda water.
Pricing: $8
Spirits
Spirits list spans bourbon, whiskey, tequila, rum, gin, vodka, scotch, and mezcal, with pours from $7 to $95. Premium labels like Blanton's and Macallan 18 sit alongside accessible bourbons.
Menu strengths
- — Comprehensive selection across eight spirit categories.; Range covers everyday pours and premium collectibles, with pricing per glass.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's PC Barrel ($25) – bourbon.; WhistlePig 15yr ($40) – rye whiskey.
- — Macallan 18yr ($39) – scotch.; Don Julio 1942 ($25) – tequila.
Pricing: $7-$95 per pour
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